by Michael Delaney | Nov 30, 2020 | Elder Law, Guardianship
What is a guardianship? A guardianship is a protective legal proceeding for someone who is incapacitated and unable to manage his/her own affairs. Incapacitated means that the elder is no longer able to receive and evaluate information and communicate decisions. This...
by Michael Delaney | Nov 23, 2020 | Aging, Uncategorized
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one out of five senior falls causes a serious injury such as a broken bone or head trauma. Injuries of this sort can make life difficult for an older person to do everyday activities or live on their own....
by Michael Delaney | Nov 16, 2020 | Aging, Elder Law, Estate Planning
A letter of instruction (LOI) is an important piece of any comprehensive estate plan. A letter of instruction can help your loved ones manage important information about you. A LOI conveys your desires, includes practical information about where to find various items...
by Michael Delaney | Nov 9, 2020 | Aging, Elder Law
Polling shows that the number one worry of Americans as they age is memory loss, outpacing fears of insufficient money and loneliness. The most prevalent among all dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association Facts and Figures...
by Michael Delaney | Oct 19, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
You might think that leaving your property to your heirs would be a simple task. You make a will or a trust, you do a transfer-on-death deed for your real estate, you put your kids on your bank account, you designate beneficiaries for your life insurance and...
by Michael Delaney | Oct 12, 2020 | Aging, Elder Law
Because of the coronavirus, the elderly population is experiencing isolation from their family and extended community interaction, resulting in the likelihood of neglect. With the flu season fast on approach this isolation and the possibility of a resurgence of...
